Inaugural MET City International Half Marathon
Reliance MET City successfully hosted its inaugural International Half Marathon on Sunday at MET City Jhajjar, Haryana. Approximately 2,500 participants took part in three categories – a 21.1 km Half Marathon, a 10 km Timed Run and a 5 km Fun Run/Walk – on an AIMS‑certified, traffic‑free course that runs through the township’s wide green roads.
Winners and Prize Distribution
In the 21.1 km race, Mohit won the men’s title with a time of 01:03:30 and received Rs 1,00,000, while Priti secured the women’s title in 01:19:16 and also received Rs 1,00,000. In the 10 km Timed Run, Aavkash finished first among men in 29:06 and was awarded Rs 80,000; Pooja topped the women’s category in 34:22 and received Rs 80,000. The overall prize pool was close to Rs 9 lakh.
Partnerships and Inclusion
Kiprun by Decathlon served as the Powered‑by partner for the event. A delegation of 85 Special Olympics Bharat athletes from schools in Haryana participated, highlighting the marathon’s focus on inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Corporate Leadership Remarks
Sh. Shrivallabh Goyal, Whole‑time Director of Reliance MET City, said the successful inaugural edition marks a significant milestone for the township and reflects its growing potential to combine sporting initiatives with civic engagement. Mr. Manish Jaiswal, CEO of Reliance MET City, emphasized that the marathon aligns with the township’s vision of integrating economic growth with community development and quality of life.
About Reliance MET City
Reliance MET City is an integrated smart and sustainable township spanning approximately 8,250 acres in Jhajjar district, Haryana. It is developed by Model Economic Township Limited, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The township hosts more than 700 companies from 12 countries and supports over 45,000 direct jobs, with IGBC Platinum‑certified planning.